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    Elba Reef, West-Plateau dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Port Sudan & Sanganeb, Sudan

    Elba Reef, West-Plateau

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Elba Reef, West-Plateau offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifePufferfish · 55+ species recorded
    Water25-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    The West Plateau of Elba Reef offers a relaxed dive, often with gentle currents. We’ve drifted along its slopes, spotting groups of reef sharks cruising just beyond the drop-off and plenty of fusiliers zipping around the coral heads. It’s a good spot for divers who appreciate a quieter, less challenging Red Sea experience, perfect for longer bottom times.

    Typical Elba Reef, West-Plateau Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elba Reef, West-Plateau

    Elba Reef, West-Plateau Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Elba Reef, West-Plateau, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    88°F · Range: 29.9–32.3°C

    Current Speed

    7.07 cm/s

    Direction: S (171.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.088 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    37.37 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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